History and Rules of Basketball Quiz
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Where was Basketball created?

  • New York City, New York
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Springfield, Massachusetts (correct)

What is a technical foul in basketball?

  • A violation that does not involve contact
  • A type of personal foul
  • A special violation called at the discretion of the referee (correct)
  • A foul involving excessive physical contact

What was the first equipment used for Basketball?

  • Goalposts and Tennis ball
  • Peach Baskets and Soccerball (correct)
  • Nets and Volleyball
  • Hockey Sticks and Puck

What does the term 'cut' refer to in basketball?

<p>A quick movement by an offensive player to elude an opponent or receive the ball (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternate possession arrow used for in basketball?

<p>Determining which team inbounds the ball (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a hesitation dribble aim to do in basketball?

<p>Confuse or freeze the defender with a change-of-pace move (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal indicates a technical foul?

<p>Form a T with the hands, showing palms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hand signal indicates a successful field goal?

<p>2 arms extended (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal is used for a travelling violation?

<p>Rotate fists (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a substitution signaled?

<p>Cross forearms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal indicates a double foul?

<p>Wave clenched fists on both hands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a 24-second violation signaled?

<p>Fingers touch shoulder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal indicates a charging foul?

<p>Swinging elbow backwards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a foul on the act of shooting signaled?

<p>One arm with clenched fist followed by indication of numbers or free throws (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal indicates a hand checking foul?

<p>Clenched fist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a media time-out signaled?

<p>Open arms with clenched fists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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